Tales from Abroad is an ongoing section in which Gustavus students share the highlights of their study abroad experiences. Iwas originally interested in going to Malaysia because everyone I knew who had done a study abroad had gone to a European country where the cities were pretty similar to the cities here in the United States. I thought Malaysia would offer an experience less touched by … Continue reading Tales from Abroad (11/14/14)
Gustavus’ Courtyard Café is often a center for all kinds of events. The Café has hosted musicians, famous and renowned speakers, and many student-organized events. On Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 8:30 p.m. and running until 9:30 p.m., the second annual Junior Jam showcase filled the Café and the Campus Center with music and other talents from the members of the junior class. Junior Jam … Continue reading Second annual Junior Jam unites class of 2016
Whether she’s representing the student body in Student Senate, welcoming in first-years as a Greeter, making people laugh through Line-Us, or exercising her passion for political science in the College Democrats, Junior Delaney Sweet brings her passion and enthusiasm everywhere she goes. “Delaney works so hard for this campus. Her involvement and her attitude make her a stand out member of this community and I … Continue reading GUSTIE of the WEEK: Delaney Sweet
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Gustavus’ Health Services office offers resources to navigate discussions regarding nutrition, which have begun to include more detail about ‘what’ and ‘how much’, and also ‘when’ to eat. With more data and new analytical techniques available, large numbers of nutrition studies have begun to emerge, backing modern diets or refuting conventional wisdom. Take, for example, the breakfast debate. In June, Outside Magazine declared “Everything You … Continue reading Multi-sport athletes benefit from dietary advice
Recent controversy over failed “gender testing” among female elite athletes has left people wondering how to categorize individuals as male or female. The scrutiny behind gender testing began in the 2000s when specific female athletes were targeted for their masculine characteristics, influencing the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) to review its gender authentication in consultation with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In June 2012, … Continue reading Hyperandrogenism causes gender conflict
Gear up with the Gustavus Men’s Hockey team because their season is back. Last year the Men’s Hockey team finished strongly with an overall conference score of 16-7-4. This placed the hockey team in second place. However, with a large number of graduated seniors, the status of the team is still unknown. It will require new leaders and hard work to make it back to … Continue reading Men’s Hockey to face Concordia twice
The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team played their first game of the season against the University of Wisconsin-Superior at the Don Roberts Ice Rink on Nov. 4. The Gusties defeated the Yellowjackets 3-1, with two of the team’s goals coming from First-years. Last year the women’s team was shut out of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in ten years after failing to clinch either … Continue reading Women’s Hockey excited to have season underway
